The dreaded day finally arrived on Thursday (September 15) when 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer announced his decision to retire from tennis after this month's Laver Cup.

Reliving arch-rivals Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal's epic camaraderie over the years - Video

The undisputed king of clay, Rafael Nadal is one title away from matching Roger Federer's all-time Grand Slam record, but 15 years on from the Spaniard's first French Open triumph he appears more vulnerable than ever at his beloved Roland Garros.

Nadal eyes Federer record, 15 years after first Roland Garros title

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Reliving arch-rivals Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal's epic camaraderie over the years - Video

Nadal eyes Federer record, 15 years after first Roland Garros title